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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 231.04, 319 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 231.04, 319 and 179.20 is: 247.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    231.04 : 319 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    231.04/319 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    231.04x = 319 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    231.04x = 57,164.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,164.80/231.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.42

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